Friday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite New Jersey Devils (3-2-1, -192 on the moneyline to win) and the Buffalo Sabres (3-4, +160 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, MSG-B, and MSGSN.
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Devils vs. Sabres Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, MSG-B, and MSGSN
- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
- TV Channel: ESPN+, MSG-B, and MSGSN
- Favorite: Devils (-192)
- Underdog: Sabres (+160)
- Over/under: 7
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Devils and Sabres Betting Trends
- New Jersey’s six games this season have all finished above this contest’s total of 7 goals.
- Buffalo has combined with its opponent to score more than 7 goals only twice this season.
- These two teams average 6.7 goals per match combined, 0.3 less than this game’s total.
- These two teams give up a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’scontest’s total.
- The Devils have been favored on the moneyline six times this season, and have gone 3-3 in those games.
- This season the Sabres have been an underdog four times, and won one of those games.
Devils Stats & Insights
- The Devils offense’s 24 total goals (four per game) are ranked 10th in the NHL this year.
- The Devils are ranked 18th in NHL action in goals against this season, having conceded 22 total goals (3.7 per game).
- The team is ranked 12th in goal differential at +2.
- The Devils have a 12.5% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking seventh in the league.
- The Devils have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 22.3 hits and 10.8 blocked shots per game.
- They have averaged 4.0 goals per game (24 total) during that span.
- On the defensive side, the Devils have allowed 21 goals (3.5 per game) over those 10 outings.
Sabres Stats & Insights
- The Sabres’ 19 total goals (2.7 per game) rank 20th in the league.
- The Sabres have conceded 3.1 goals per game, 22 total, which ranks 18th among NHL teams.
- They have a -3 goal differential, which ranks 22nd in the league.
- The 8.8% shooting percentage the Sabres have amassed ranks 20th in the league.
- The Sabres have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
- They have scored 19 goals during that span.
- Defensively, the Sabres have given up 21 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Devils Key Players to Watch
- A major offensive player this season for New Jersey, Jack Hughes has scored 17 points in six games (four goals and 13 assists).
- Through six games, Jesper Bratt has three goals and seven assists.
- Akira Schmid (1-0-1) has a 1.7 goals against average and an 86.301 save percentage (59th in the league).
Devils Player Props
- Jack Hughes Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Jesper Bratt Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -238, Under Odds: +180)
- Tyler Toffoli Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
Sabres Key Players to Watch
- Rasmus Dahlin is an important part of the offense for Buffalo, with seven points this season. He has recorded zero goals and seven assists in seven games.
- Dylan Cozens has made a big impact for Buffalo this season with six points, thanks to two goals and four assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 1-0-0 record this season, with an 89.474 save percentage (43rd in the league). In 1 game, he has 34 saves, and has given up four goals (0.6 goals against average).
Sabres Player Props
- Tage Thompson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180)
- Jeff Skinner Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
- Alex Tuch Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
Devils vs. Sabres Injuries
- Devils: Tomas Nosek: Lower Body (Out), Colin Miller: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Sabres: Zachary Benson: Lower Body (Questionable), Devon Levi: Lower Body (Questionable), Jack Quinn: Achilles (Out)
Devils vs. Sabres Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Devils (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (7)
- Score Prediction:
Devils 4 – Sabres 2
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